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Denver, Colorado

THERAPIST

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$75k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: GV-CO - Denver, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree/Master's, Salary Range: $65000.00 - $75000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day (First Shift), POSITION PURPOSE: The Adult Primary Therapist is responsible for performing client care activities as directed by the attending physician, Medical Director, Clinical Director & Clinical Lead. He/she will provide group therapy as ordered by the Clinical Director. Collaborates with the Treatment Team in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan and assists in coordinating discharge planning.

Qualifications

  • vision of an LCADC, or another New Jersey licensed clinical professional designated as a qualified clinical supervisor per N. J. A. C. 13:34C-6.2. ii. A CADC cannot diagnose substance abuse. 2. Substance abuse counseling staff without an LCADC or CADC status or who do not possess another New Jersey clinical professional license that includes work of an alcohol or drug counseling nature within their scope of practice shall function as alcohol and drug counselor-interns or credential-interns and shall: I. Be enrolled in a course of study leading to a CADC or LCADC, or another New Jersey clinical professional license that includes work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within its scope of practice, without regard to changes in N. J. A. C. 10:161A-1.9 employment, with progress towards certification or licensing on file, reviewed by the facility at least semi-annually and documented; and ii. Be trained, evaluated and receive continuing formal clinical super
  • vision by the director of substance abuse counseling or designee, pursuant to the clinical super
  • vision rules of the State health professional licensing board for the course of study in which they are enrolled: (1) The State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners for licensed marriage and family therapists. (2) The State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners' Professional Counselor Examiners Committee for licensed professional counselors and licensed associate counselors. (3) The State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee for LCADCs and CADCs. (4) The State Board of Psychological Examiners for licensed psychologists; and (5) The State Board of Social Work Examiners for licensed clinical social workers and licensed social workers. (b) Counseling staff employed in a residential substance use disorders treatment facility after July 15, 2013, shall have three years from the date of employment to become certified as an LCADC or CADC, or another clinical licensed professional that includes the work of an alcohol and drug counseling nature within its scope of practice. (c) Only staff possessing the appropriate clinical background and educational qualifications from the appropriate clinical discipline may provide the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of clients with co-occurring disorders. Mental Health: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) (supervised), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Colorado Requirements: Substance Use: A Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) or certified as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) with an active clear license or certification in good standing. Mental Health: A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Texas Requirements: Substance Use A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an active and clear license. Mental Health: A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Wisconsin Requirements: Substance Use A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (LCAC) with an active and clear license. May potentially work under a Professional Counselor Training License (LPC-IT) depending on experience or super
  • vision requirements. Mental Health: A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Pennsylvania Requirements: Substance Use A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with an active and unrestricted license. Mental Health: A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) New Mexico Requirements: Substance Use Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (LADAC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CADC), Certified Peer Support Workers (CPSW); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Mental Health: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Psychologist or Licensed Psychologist Nebraska Requirements: Substance Use: Active and unrestricted Nebraska Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential. Mental Health: Active and unrestricted Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) credential. Utah Requirements: Substance Use: Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC), Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ASUDC), Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Mental Health: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Vermont Requirements: Substance Use: Must obtain an LADC or CADC license, requiring a master’s degree (or lower for CADC), supervised practice, and passing the IC&RC exam. Mental Health: Vermont LCMHC (Clinical Mental Health Counselor), LICSW (Clinical Social Worker), psychologist, psychiatrist, or equivalent Georgia Requirements: Substance Use: Certification such as Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC), over

Key Responsibilities

The Adult Primary Therapist performs client care activities, including facilitating group and individual therapy sessions. They collaborate with the treatment team to formulate master treatment plans and coordinate discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess a minimum of two years of experience in a chemical dependency or psychiatric setting. Specific state-level licensure or certification is required depending on the work location.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Treatment planningCrisis interventionChemical dependency counselingPsychiatric careClinical documentationProblem solvingStress managementEthicsTeam buildingPatient rightsConfidentialityUniversal precautions

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
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Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.